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Posted February 7, 2013 12:06 am - Updated February 7, 2013 12:06 am

JUNEAU EMPIRE STAFF REPORT

JDHS theater opens 'Annie'

The orphans celebrate that Annie gets to stay with Daddy Warbucks and they get a new, improved orphanage to live in. Annie, fourth from left, is played by Megan Wright, and Daddy Warbucks is played by Ellis Notmeyer.

During a surprise visit to Warbucks' mansion, President Roosevelt (Robert Newman) reveals who Annie's true parents are and tells about his "New Deal" to save the American economy. Megan Wright plays Annie (second from right) and Ellis Notmeyer plays Daddy Warbucks (far right).

Mr. and Mrs. Mudge (aka Rooster and Lily St. Regis, played by Ben Krall and Brita Fagerstrom) attempt to claim to be Annie's lost family to get the reward money. A skeptical Annie (Megan Wright) isn't convinced.

The Juneau Douglas High School Theater Department will present “Annie” beginning this weekend, with a second weekend of shows scheduled for Feb. 22 and 23.

All proceeds from the production will go towards the JDHS Theater Department’s trip to Scotland as part of the Festival Fringe, a world-famous arts festival held annually in August. JDHS Theater was one of only 45 high school theater programs in the country selected by the American High School Theatre Festival out of 2,200 programs nominated. The department is trying to raise funds to send 20 students to the festival to perform “Pippin.” “Pippin” will first be shown on the JDHS stage in May.

“Annie” will be performed Feb. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. at the JDHS auditorium. On Sunday, Feb. 10, a special sing-a-long matinee will be presented at 2 p.m. Shows continue Feb. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m.

The cast includes Megan Wright as Annie, Ellis Notmeyer as Daddy Warbucks, Madison Truitt as Grace, Cheyenne Siverly as Hannigan, Ben Krall as Rooster, Brita Fagerstrom as Lily and Robert Newman as President Roosevelt.

Tickets are available at Hearthside Books, the JACC, online through jahc.org, from any cast member and at the door. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students if purchased in advance, and an additional $2 at the door. For more, visit www.jdhsdrama.com.